San Jose: Police seek construction-garbed robber caught on camera

SAN JOSE -- Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a hard-hatted, construction-garbed gunman who was caught on camera when he robbed a shoe store last month.

According to San Jose police, the man arrived at DSW shoes at 3530 Stevens Creek Blvd., near the San Tomas Expressway, around 7:20 p.m. April 25. He was described as white and between 30 and 50 years old, with a medium build and gray hair. He was dressed like a construction worker, with a bright yellow vest and white hard hat. One witness said he also wore a tool belt.

The man said he was a subcontractor and walked to the back office, asking for a manager. He then pulled out a handgun and demanded the manager open the safe. The manager complied and put an undisclosed amount of money into a bag for the robber, who fled in a white car believed to be a Toyota Prius.

Photos of the suspect can be seen at http://bit.ly/11gsFVw.

Anyone who recognizes the man or has information about the case is asked to call the police robbery unit at 408-277-4166. Anonymous tips can be made to Silicon Valley CrimeStoppers at 408-947-7867 or visit www.tipsubmit.org and may be eligible for a reward.